This week we are talking ALIGNMENT. So what the heck does that actually mean? We hear it thrown around so much in the entrepreneurial space and I don't know about you, but it sort of lost it's luster. However, it still IS THE WAY I run my business. So I am going to share how that translates for me in my business. Remember, this is my point of view and what works for me AND that doesn't mean it should be right for you too. Perfect example right? What's right for YOU is what feels in alignment with YOUR values and YOUR belief system.

What does alignment mean to me?

1. Alignment = my values + belief system + the environment I'm experiencing in that moment. For example, how I ran my business early on would NOT be in alignment for me today. My values and belief system were the same, however my environment was different. It was just me and my husband and it felt really GOOD to work ALL THE TIME. Today, it feels SO out of alignment to work 24/7. What's in alignment is me spending lots of quality time with my baby and doing what I can do in my business with roughly 20 hours per week.

2. Alignment is a LOT about timing. I was recently asked to participate in something I had applied for in the summer which was SO in alignment at the time. It would have worked beautifully with my business model and the trajectory of where I see my business going. But when accepted 5 months later, things had shifted and it felt really right to decline as I knew my focus wouldn't be in it 100%. I knew for this season, my focus would be on writing my book and that felt in alignment.

3. As you learn and develop new skills, what once felt aligned to teach on may no longer. Early on in my business I felt really excited helping entrepreneurs get into the right mindset to quit their 9-5. Could I still help entrepreneurs do this? Sure I could. But does it feel aligned? To be honest, I would rather help support someone who is working a TON of hours in their business, get in the mindset to let go and work smarter, not harder. Make sense?

This is what is so beautiful about being your own boss. Your views on things will grow and expand the more you do the work. So now that I know what being in "alignment" might look like to me, how do I know if something doesn't feel in alignment? Great question!

You know those moments in your life you're presented with an opportunity, but for some reason it just doesn't feel right? All the pieces line up and there should be NO reason why it wouldn't feel good, but deep down in your soul, something feels off? Ladies, I KNOW YOU KNOW THIS FEELING. You know it and you doubt it all too often. Something deep down says "don't do it". But you do it due to fear of missing out or maybe being viewed a certain way. You don't want people to judge you. You want to be liked.

Please pay the MOST attention to what I am about to say: That feeling that's deep within, down in the depths of your soul that is telling you to do it, but everything and everyone else are telling you not to (you're crazy, you're thinking too big, what if you fail), IGNORE. Pretty please ignore and ONLY go with what feels ALIGNED.

If you're like me and pray, I first ask God to show me whether this is a NO, GO, or SLOW. If I feel it's instantly a NO I walk away. If I feel it's a maybe, I take my time. And if I feel him telling me it's a heck yes, I will work through the fears and outside noise and DIVE in believing that he will carry me along the way.

How clear are you on what alignment looks like for you? Do you actually know what feels good and do you trust that feeling? Or do you know this is something you need to work on? I would love to support you around this, if you're interested in taking things to the next level in 2018, fill out this FORM and we will hop on a Breakthrough Call to chat about your hopes and dreams for the new year. Love you confident lady!

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What are those things that are stressing you out today?
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Just a little love nudge and reminder for you........ and you’re probably not going to like what I have to say,
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Most likely, those things are the things you begged God for this time last year.
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BOOM
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Puts things into perspective right?
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So take a moment to THANK God for the BLESSINGS He’s placed in your hands today💛
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Happy happy Tuesday loves!!
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Today I have a simple Q for you👉🏼👉🏼
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💡What does building a business of freedom💡 mean to you?
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I’ll go first!
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Having the freedom to continually reinvent and adapt the business as life changes✨✨
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I’ve found that right when I get comfortable and am ready to sit back and cruise, that’s when I receive a divine download or am forced (in a good way!!) to rethink the way that I’m serving.
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It’s all about doing what works best for you in THIS SEASON and being adaptable when things are shifting.
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This time last year I was praying for the responsibilities in my hands today AND in order to accept those gifts, other things needed to be given up. For some this may feel hard, but remember, it’s for a SEASON.
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Last year I was able to serve almost a dozen women at a time through VIP coaching because I had the time. And this season, in order to take on new blessings, (book, baby, hubs new biz), I needed to strategize and find ways to lead and support my ladies in group settings—my Mastermind and through mentoring mamas looking to make residual income to spend more time with their babies✌🏼
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As you can see, doing the uncomfortable and giving up one thing, brought even more blessings and FREEDOM in my life.
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I’d love to hear from you now! What does building a business of freedom look like for you?!
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Happy Monday friends✌🏼
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We’ve just been soaking up this long weekend with the hubs home. Lots of family time, from the kids museum to play dates and friends over to visiting family, pancakes at the diner and the girls seeing jellyfish at the aquarium for the first time. My favorite was the seals!
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Was chatting with the hubs in the car about how fortunate we are in this day and age— how anyone can start a business as long as you have a phone and some free WiFi to connect to.
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We talked about how it’s not always easy not having a strict 9-5 schedule, but working here and there in little pockets of time is just the best way for me to run a business for our family today. And I actually enjoy it this way because there’s never a pressure to stay within a confined schedule. .
I’m curious today who my ladies are!!
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A...Have you been running a business for some time, but craving more ease and time freedom in your life? Maybe you’re feeling weighed down by the responsibility and it no longer feels fun.
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B...Are you running a side hustle while at your 9-5, praying you can bring in enough income to leave that corporate job and take on your dream full time.
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C...You’re either at a 9-5 or a stay at home mom wanting to do something more. Either earn more income to start creating a 9-5 exit plan or learn how to create extra money to provide for your family or just have some extra spending cash to splurge a little.
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D...You’re feeling perfect right where you are!
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Which one are you? I’ve been in all of these categories, starting as a broke social worker wanting to make a little extra cash to shop! I started by hosting Chloe + Isabel jewelry parties to now having multiple bizs, always researching ways to create more with what I have to make the biggest impact.
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So today, which letter are you?? Drop your letter below and tell us where you wanna be!
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